How to Say ‘On top’ in French
En haut
ahn oh
[ahn oh]
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced like 'an o', where 'haut' almost sounds like 'oh'.
🇫🇷 In France: In French buildings, the ground floor is not considered 'en haut', which differs from the U.S. perception of storeys.
Phrase Breakdown
En
[ahn]
At
A preposition used to indicate the presence in a position or place.
En haut de la colline, la vue est magnifique.
At the top of the hill, the view is magnificent.
haut
[oh]
Top
Refers to the highest part or level of something.
Elle est en haut de l'escalier.
She is at the top of the stairs.
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